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Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Columns - Art Deco pedestals, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco pedestals, Poland. Dimensions: height 126 cm / width 33 cm / depth 33 cm
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Art Deco Fine Leaded Glass Window, A Nude in a Landscape by Marijan Trepse
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Art Deco Fine Leaded Stained Glass Window, depicting a Nude in the landscape. This breathtaking piece of art is done by a renowned Yugosla...
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1930s Croatian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Lead

1 of the 60 White and Blue Art Deco Glazed Tiles by Le Glaive, Belgium
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade tiles in white and blue glazed color. With a beautiful fine star-like illustration . Manufactured around 1920 by Le Glaive, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Bamboo Armchairs by Ritts Tropitan , Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Art Deco bamboo armchairs by Ritts Tropitan Las Angeles Ca. Attributted to Paul Frankl, stunning pair of club or armchairs, bamboo frames in exc...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Upholstery, Bamboo

Rare Art Deco Cast Iron Aquarium Fish Tank by Jewel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare deco cast iron aquarium fish tank by Jewel. As shown in original catalog page, This is the tabletop aquarium "model No 90" Missing one glass ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Donald Deskey Style Polished Brass and Steel Art Deco Fireplace Andirons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco styled geometric fireplace andirons. Polished brass square set in cast iron stand. Style of Donald Deskey known for so many Machine Age fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt - Paire de Grilles d'Intérieur en Fer Forgé (circa 1925-1930)
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Edgar Brandt - Paire de Grilles d'Intérieur en Fer Forgé (circa 1925-1930) Type : Paire de grilles d'intérieur en fer forgé Date de création : Vers 1925-1930 Dimensions : Hauteur ma...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

1930s Art Deco Cast Aluminum Urn Plaque Wall Panel from a NYC Building Facade
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco building wall panel plaque from a NYC building facade made of cast aluminum. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Finish may vary....
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Art Deco Glass & Brass Towel Holder
Located in Praha, CZ
Art deco towel holder made of glass and brass. All parts are original.
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign A great piece of nostalgia
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Large Gold Brass Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign A great piece of nostalgia, this is the front of a large Exit sign from a cinema, the word EXIT would have b...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Art Deco Pair Pineapple Antique Decorative Rustic Finials Sculpture Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Pair Pineapple Antique Decorative Rustic Finials Sculpture Los Angeles . Pair of Pineapples Metal Hand forged Cast and hand made Garden fini...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

American Art Deco Openwork Grill
Located in Montreal, QC
This was acquired in New York City, we believe it to be American and custom made for a wealthy client. The panels are cast with a stylised curving motif in an alternating pattern. Th...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

115 Art Deco Tiles by S.A. Faienceries de Bouffioulx, 1930s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of 115 original Art Deco handmade tiles by S.A. Faienceries de Bouffioulx, 1930s. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish design. These tiles would be cha...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Large French Art Deco Stained Glass Panel for a Window or Door
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco Stained Glass Panel for a Window or Door This is a lovely piece, it has very attractive leaded glass in beautiful autumn colours with a handsome dancer set i...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Art Glass

Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Waylande Gregory Coral Flamingo Centerpiece and Planter, Cowan Pottery, Ohio, USA, 1928-1931. Marked "COWAN" under flamingo. Waylande Desantis Gregory (1905 Baxter Springs, Kansas – 1971, New Jersey) was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him to create monumental ceramic sculpture, such as the Fountain of the Atoms and Light Dispelling Darkness, which had hitherto not been possible. He also developed revolutionary glazing and processing methods, and was a seminal figure in the studio glass movement. The Cowan Pottery Studio was founded by R. Guy Cowan in Lakewood, Ohio, United States in 1912. It moved to Rocky River, Ohio in 1920, and operated until 1931, when the financial stress of the Great Depression resulted in its bankruptcy. Cowan Pottery produced both artistic and commercial work in a variety of styles influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Deco, Chinese ceramics, and modern sculpture. During its two decades of operation, a number of well-known Cleveland School artists worked with Cowan at the studio: Elizabeth Anderson, Arthur Eugene Baggs, Alexander Blazys, Paul Bogatay, Edris Eckhardt, Waylande Gregory, A. Drexler Jacobson, among many others. With the exception of Guy Cowan, himself, Waylande Gregory designed more pieces for the pottery than anyone else. Gregory joined R. Guy Cowan in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, in 1928, where he became the leading sculptor of the Cowan Pottery studio. Unlike his contemporaries at Cowan Pottery, who were primarily influenced by Viennese modern...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Fine French Art Deco Travertine Pedestal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco travertine and black stone Pedestal.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Travertine

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco wrought iron fire screen with a filigree and scroll design border and raised on scroll feet.
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Donald Deskey Nickel Blade Handle Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of Art Deco fire tools in blackened iron with polished nickel blade handles and feet. Set includes stand, broom, tongs/poker, and sho...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Nickel

Art Deco Style Marble Bathroom Washbasin with Mirror
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive English Art Deco style marble washbasin with accompanying original mirror splashback, manufactured by John Bolding and Sons, 19th and 20th century manufacturers of high...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Bathroom Set 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco bathroom set made by Belgian brand Royal Boch. made of white porcelain. This set includes a big shelf, a small shelf, toothbrush holder, s...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Round Room with Shagreen Wallpaper
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This round piece made at the end of the 20th century comes from a Parisian mansion. Its decoration is inspired by the work of the Franco-cuban decorator Emilio Terry (1890 -1869). Th...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alpaca, Mirror, Beech, Plywood, Paper

Roseville Futura Hanging Planter
Located in Red Lion, PA
This rare and striking 1928 Roseville Futura Hanging Planter is a beautiful example of Art Deco American pottery, showcasing the innovative and futuristic aesthetic that defined the ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Hammered Brass Pull Handle 30 cm Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This solid brass pull handle, part of the Art Deco collection, blends simplicity and contrast, making it suitable for both doors and furniture pieces. With a length of 30 cm, it is v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Sensational Rare Hollywood Regency Andirons in Black and Gold
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of elegant Art Deco French andirons hand-forged with a black iron and gold brass sunburst. Stylish zig zag feet. GG
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Donald Deskey, Brass Handled Three-Piece Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of fireplace tools with brass sail handles and feet. Coordinating andirons also available.
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Restored Artdeco Étagère, Oak, Glass, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The Art Deco étagère from the 1930s was made in Czechoslovakia. Its construction consists of solid wood with oak veneer, and after complete restoration, it exhibits top-notch stabili...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
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20th Century North American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair of Art Deco Style Whippet Statues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic pair of vintage Art Deco style whippet statues in the seated position, cast and coated in a black gloss finish.
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Arches Planters - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring bold boho vibes to your garden or home with this pair of Vintage Cast Concrete Arches Planters. Featuring striking arched designs, these sturdy planters offer a perfect blend o...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestals with Green/Black Marble Top
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and rare pair of Art Deco three-legged pedestals in wrought iron with dark green "Tikal" marble hexagonal tops (marble found in Guatemala). They portray a distinguished yet...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Iron

French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Set, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant garden set of Directoire inspiration, comprised of two armchairs and a table, of beautiful and unusual design. The wrought iron is of lovely, heavy quality, with origina...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Fireplace Log Holder Andirons Dog 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful set of two dog andirons in solid green painted iron. They were used in a film of Pedro Almodovar.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Mill Transport Cart - NEPTUN KOMÁROV, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition, shows signs of use Functional Wormholes - inactive
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Solid Copper Art Deco Fireplace Poker and Tongs Tools
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handcrafted solid copper Art Deco era fireplace tool set including a poker and tongs. Each tool is formed from a flat piece of copper that was shaped by hand to a geometrically shape...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper

Rare Antiqu Art Deco Umbrella Holder / Plant Stand by Demeyere 1930 Chrome Rack
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & rare! This exquisite streamlined Art Deco umbrella holder / plant stand designed by luxurious Belgian company ''Demeyere'' in 1930. (it can also be used as a Champagne bucket stand...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Carved Column Pedestal Stands
Located in North York, ON
Original French antique Art Deco pedestal stands restored by the Carrocel artisans. Restored in a rich dark walnut finish with black marble tops. Price includes complimentary curb...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Seldom Seen Art Deco Occasional Table by Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal
Located in Buffalo, NY
This lovely table was cast with incredible detail and is stamped RWR for Rena Rosenthal Werkstatt. She often commissioned Hagenauer to make pieces for her, which is well documented.,...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Large 1940s Square Wrought-Iron and Granite Dining Table from France
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco square outdoor dining table. The wrought iron base is painted a delicate grey color. It has a scrolled apron, cabriole leg...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Granite, Wrought Iron

Large Art Deco Double Doors or Geometric Screen Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This set of tall mahogany Art Deco double doors were originally a pair of fixed panels either side of an entranceway. Unglazed, they date from the 19...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Mahogany

Door by Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of grids and their frames in black lacquered batted iron, forming an arc of a circle at the upper part, decoration of large openwork crosspieces, gilded metal spindles and ropes...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Pair of Massive Modernist Andirons Attributed to Donald Deskey, U.S A 1930.
Located in Brussels, BE
Massive pair of stainless steel modernist andirons. Skyscrapers style- Art Deco period. Attributed to Donald Deskey, U.S.A. 1930.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Italian Hand-Painted Tile Panel from the Lobby of the Hilton Plaza, Miami Beach
Located in Miami, FL
Offering the last surviving ceramic art panel from the lobby of the Hilton Plaza Hotel in Miami Beach. Jackie Gleason was "Creative Consultant" for the ...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels Elements
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Art Deco Porcelain Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This original reclaimed French pedestal basin is the epitome of the Art Deco era with its striking stepped design! Originating from early 20th ce...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Large Antique Art Deco Glass Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Art Deco glass door. This 1920s door was reclaimed from an Art Deco ensuite of a large country house in Sonning, Berkshire. A place w...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Lever handle in engraved brass – Aged gold finish with black resin inlay
Located in Marrakech, MA
This solid brass lever handle is crafted entirely by hand in our workshop and draws inspiration from the graphic language of Art Deco design. The engraved surface features a rhythmic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Original Art Deco Period Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Art Deco period Burr Walnut fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Southend-on-Sea. Beautifully veneered, this reclaimed fireplace is finished in a clear varnish, enhan...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

American Art Deco Iron Fire Grate with Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
"American Art Deco 3-piece iron fire grate comprised of a curved iron slat grate resting on two independent andirons. Condition consistent with use."
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Pair of Bronze Art Deco Push and Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of Art Deco bronze cast push and pull door handles shaped like a horn. The original patina on a smooth surface of these sculptural door handles adds to its age. They will work i...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Andirons With Gold Leaf Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of 40's blackened wrought iron andirons attributed to Gilbert Poillert. Gold leaf accents, volutes ,leaves and gadrooned shells. French 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Thistle Top Chrome Petite Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco petite chrome or Bakelite disk thistle design top fireplace tools all original finish, shovel, tongs, brush, and poker together with circular holder.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome, Steel

Alabaster Neoclassical Urn on Column Pedestal Floor Lamp, Art Deco Period
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster urn lamp on column pedestal, Spain, 1930s This Art Deco period alabaster floor lamp has an elegant neoclassical design. The Urn urplighter lamp stands on a column pedestal stand...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

2 Art Deco Style Gilt Resin Planters
Located in Queens, NY
2 Art Deco-style fluted gold composition planters with faceted sides and flared tops on 6 sided star bases (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

Reclaimed Art Deco Burr Walnut Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Art Deco Style burr walnut fireplace. This unique fire surround has usual built in cabinets in beautifully finished walnut, each secured with decorative brass fittings an...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Reclaimed Midcentury Marble Sink with Cabinet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Reclaimed from a property in Haywards Heath near Brighton UK, this marble sink with cabinet is an impressive feature for a mid-century or Art Deco style bathroom. It comprises of a 1950s peach veined marble sink by John Bolding and Sons – 19th and 20th century manufacturers of high-class sanitary wares – above an under-counter porcelain wash basin...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

1930's Art Deco Split Reed / Stick Wicker Chair and End Table. Ypslianti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Stick Wicker /Split Reed Lounge Chair and End Table. attrib to Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co... Superior quality and construction,, Amazing design,Nice original co...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wicker, Reed

Pair of French Art Deco Corinthian Column Taborets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco Corinthian column-form taborets / end table bases in embossed brass over wood with floral and scroll design. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Leaded Window 23" x 35"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage brownstone window with Art Deco style leaded design. Currently housed in a wooden frame - the overall dimensions are for the stained glass...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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